The British Interior Design Association Terms & Conditions
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Membership Criteria for Interior Designers and Interior Decorators

The Association defines interior designers as persons qualified by training and experience to plan the design and execution of interior projects and their furnishings, and to organise the various arts and crafts essential to their completion. A designer is one who identifies, researches and creatively solves problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment. The interior designer provides a full consultancy service including programming, design analysis, space planning, aesthetics, monitoring work on site, using specialised knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building regulations, equipment, materials and furnishings; and prepares drawings and documents relative to the design of interior space.

Members are required to carry Professional Indemnity Insurance and any other insurance required by law.

There are various levels of Designer membership:

  
 
 
 
Members and Fellows
 A minimum of 6 years' experience in full time employment in the field of interior design. Entry is via application and interview.

Members and Fellows are entitled to use the suffix "BIDA" or "Member, BIDA" or "Fellow, BIDA" after their name.

  
 
 
 

Associate members
 Requirements for Associate members are either:

  • a three year degree or one year diploma in interior design. In general, Associate membership will be granted after the application form is has been submitted, or

  • a minimum of one year’s full time employment in the field of interior design without any formal qualifications. Associate membership may be granted after submission of the application form and an interview.

Associates are entitled to use the suffix "Associate, BIDA" after their name.

  
   
     
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